A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2148942 Details
Epoch: 99 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2150327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 2148841 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1927 time: 2019-02-03 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43328f16c1ad8e2732c482be9523a2720233d8d684881034b65081f325957d19Block Operator
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